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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Gap between Americans identifying as Democrats over Republicans widens

  • A new Gallup poll reveals Democrats hold an 11-point lead over Republicans in national party identification, marking the party's largest margin since 2009.
  • Democratic candidates are gaining ground in several key Senate races across traditionally red states, including Texas, Alaska, and Ohio ahead of the midterm elections.
  • The shift in public sentiment follows a decline in approval for President Donald Trump nearly two years into his second term, amid an unpopular war in Iran and aggressive deportation policies.
  • President Donald Trump has offered voters a controversial 5,000 dollar dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress, attracting criticism and accusations of bribery.
  • Trump has pushed back against the polling figures on Truth Social, insisting that public polls consistently underestimate support for the MAGA movement.

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